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Perth Casino Royal Commission hears signature allegedly forged on key Crown junkets report The Perth Casino Royal Commission hears allegations a report that led to the casino watchdog making it easier for junket operators with criminal links to come to Crown Perth contained a forged signature. 26 May 2021 The Perth Casino Royal Commission has heard allegations of a forged signature on a report that led to the casino watchdog making it easier for junket operators with criminal links...

Perth Casino Royal Commission hears outraged inspector deny writing key Crown junket report The Perth Casino Royal Commission hears a long-time racing and gaming bureaucrat claim his name was put on a report he did not write and that led to a watchdog making it easier for criminals to run junkets at Crown. 26 May 2021 The Perth Casino Royal Commission has heard a long-time racing, gaming and liquor bureaucrat claim his name was put on a report he did not write and that led to a watchdog ...

In its first week, it wasn’t crime that stole the headlines, but the complex inner workings of the WA government.

WA chief casino officer stood aside after media scrutiny over friendship with Crown staff, Perth Casino Royal Commission hears We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss May 10, 2021 — 5.58pm Normal text size Advertisement The “distress” Western Australia’s chief casino officer felt following media reports of his personal relationship with Crown workers was a key factor in the decision for him to stand aside from the role, the Perth Casino Roya...

A royal commission into Crown Perth is set to hear evidence from representatives of Western Australias gaming regulator. Gaming and Wagering Commission chair Duncan Ord is expected on Monday to be the inquirys first witness at a hearing in Perth. Other witnesses slated to appear in coming weeks are GWC members Barry Sargeant and Katie Hodson-Thomas, WAs chief casino officer Mark Beecroft and his predecessor Michael Connolly. Mr Connolly stood aside from his role in February amid questions about...

Advertisement Western Australia’s former chief casino operator Michael Connolly, who stood down after revelations of his social relationship with Crown Resorts staff, will have his own legal representation for the state’s royal commission into the company and its operations. In a brief second session of the Perth Casino Royal Commission, the key people expected to appear before the royal commission were revealed, including current and former Crown Resorts directors and Mr Connolly. Commissi...

The WA Government's chief casino officer Michael Connolly took Crown employees fishing and was friends with them ""for an extended period"", prompting concerns about a potential or perceived conflict or interest.

Crown fallout continues as WA chief casino officer Michael Connolly stood aside over friendships with staff MonMonday 15 updated MonMonday 15 FebFebruary 2021 at 3:45am Michael Connolly has been friends with Crown employees "for an extended period", raising conflict of interest concerns. ( Share Print text only Cancel The WA Governments chief casino officer has stood aside after questions were raised about his social relationship with staff from Crown Perths legal and compliance team. Key point...

Helen Coonan to take dual role of chief executive and chair, an arrangement previously criticised as compromising board’s independence